سُوْرَةُ الشُّعَرَآءِ
Surah Ash-Shu'araa (26) — Ayah 216
فَإِنْ عَصَوْكَ فَقُلْ إِنِّى بَرِىٓءٌ مِّمَّا تَعْمَلُونَ ﴿216﴾
Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali
Then if they disobey you, say: "I am innocent of what you do."
Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning
فَإِنْ
fa-in
Then if
عَصَوْكَ
ʿaṣawka
they disobey you
فَقُلْ
faqul
then say
إِنِّى
innī
Indeed, I am
بَرِىٓءٌۭ
barīon
innocent
مِّمَّا
mimmā
of what
تَعْمَلُونَ
taʿmalūna
you do
Tafsir Taiseer ul-Quran — Maulana Abdul Rahman Kilani
Tafsir Taiseer ul-Quran (Facilitation of the Quran) is a comprehensive Quran commentary by Maulana Abdul Rahman Kilani, a renowned Salafi (Ahl al-Hadith) scholar from Pakistan. Known for his eloquent and accessible writing style, Kilani authored this tafsir with a focus on clarity — making Quranic meanings understandable to the common reader. The tafsir provides detailed historical context for verses related to battles and expeditions, and firmly refutes modernist ideologies using strong scriptural evidence. It is widely regarded as an invaluable resource for understanding the Quran and countering deviant interpretations. The tafsir is originally written in Urdu, translated to English by tohed.com.
216. Then if they disobey you, say, “I am free of responsibility for what you do [128].”
[128] In terms of the context, the meaning is that you should deal humbly with those close relatives who believe in you and accept your message. And to those who do not accept, you should clearly tell them that on the Day of Resurrection, you will not be able to help them in any way. They will have to bear the consequences of their polytheistic deeds and actions themselves. However, this command is general, which includes both your relatives and non-relatives of all kinds.
[128] In terms of the context, the meaning is that you should deal humbly with those close relatives who believe in you and accept your message. And to those who do not accept, you should clearly tell them that on the Day of Resurrection, you will not be able to help them in any way. They will have to bear the consequences of their polytheistic deeds and actions themselves. However, this command is general, which includes both your relatives and non-relatives of all kinds.
